Loosid Sober Tip of the Day July 27

Hitting rock bottom.

Many people talk about having to reach rock bottom before coming into a spiritual program of recovery.

But how do we know we have reached rock bottom?

The answer is simply when we decide to stop digging.

It is not necessary that we lose everything. It is not necessary to lose our job, lose our families, or lose our home.

We do not even need to decide whether or not we have a problem.

All that is needed is a desire to stop drinking (or drugging).

We often come to the realization that we have a problem once we are able to identify with others and hear their problems.

It is at this point that we look further into a spiritual journey of recovery.

Though our experiences are different, the feelings of isolation and the need to get out of the now are the same.

How did this tip resonate with you? Let us know your thoughts below. There are many people in the Loosid community who need to hear what you have to say.

With Love, Loosid

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Perfectly said.. I enjoy reading the tips everyday very helpful to me.

My rock bottom was knowing that if I didn't quit drinking that I would ruin my marriage, hurt my husband more, or have a stroke or heart attack. I'm also very vain and recently saw an alcoholic who is not far from my age who looked 70 and I didn't want any of those things. And I want to be a sober grandma for my little imp.

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This hit very close to me today. I didn’t lose a job, in fact I have gotten a better one. I haven’t lost family, or homes. But I was so tired. Tired of digging my way to those things. When I stopped digging, I realized just how far I had dug. Now I’m filling that hole back and can say I am happy with this work I am putting in. Great tip for today!

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I needed this message today. I am actively working on eliminating this damn poison from my life. Last night, I realized that one of the things I need to do in order to acheive my goal is to get new friends….

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I could not agree more I have not lost everything but have lost a lot and surw don't want to loose anymore